I promised you an update on Jake's 9 month appointment, so let's start there. He got a break this time from shots. Only a "toe prick" (as opposed to "finger prick") to test his iron levels. Amber, Dr. Moss's nurse, said "I'll prick his toe instead of his finger so he won't get the band-aid in his mouth in the car." I told her it was worth a try, but just because the band-aid is on his toe (instead of finger) didn't mean it wouldn't end up in his mouth. And how right I was! We weren't even out of the parking lot before I had to get out of the car and fish the band-aid out of his mouth! Oh...and when the test results came back, his iron was low! We have to start him on iron vitamin drops and they will recheck it at his 12 month appointment. Everything esle was great, though! He is 29.75" long (90%) and 21 lb 10oz (60%). I have his 9month pictures schedule for this week, so I'll post those as soon as I get them! For now, though, here is one of his newest trick...climbing stairs! So far he only makes it to the first one.
Jake has gotten three of his top teeth in the last week. The funniest thing is that he didn't get either one of his front teeth first! It was one to the left...look at the picture, the arrow is pointing to it. I tried to get a good picture to show you all, but I'm just not that good! You need one person to hold him down and one to take the picture...he is quite the little wiggle worm!
Jack and Alex started back to school a little over a week ago (notice the uniform). Jack is not very happy about having to cut his hair for school, and we are seeing a lot of this "look" in the last week! :) But...he's still a great big brother! Check him out sharing his I-Pod! The scary thing is, he's probably teaching Mitch another completely inappropriate song! Oh...and yes...that is one of my new cabinets in the background. :)
Here is what my days typically look like lately! I am going to be in so much trouble when they get bigger...they love to gang up on me! Mitch likes to "hug" me, but he really knocks me over. Then Jake piles on! Jack thought it was photo worthy and grabbed the camera instead of helping me out. I guess I can just be thankful that he didn't pile on too! :
Last weekend, Gary took Mitch and Jack to ride go-carts. I didn't get to go because Jake was sleeping, but I heard he had a great time! If I had any doubts, though, this put them aside! Mitch has started turning his little "saucer chair" upside down and "driving" it. He says it is his go-cart. By the way...don't you just love the Lightning McQueen socks with his Crocs?
This past Friday, a couple of us went to Pump It Up to let the kids run off some energy...always a great idea! Lindsay dropped Gabe off with me to play while she did some much needed retail therapy with her Mom. The kids had an absolute blast, and I got to know one of my new neighbors who joined in on the fun! After about an hour and a half of solid running, jumping, and sliding, the kids landed for a juice break. I just love these two guys! My friend, Cynthia, grabbed the camera took the very rare photo opp of them sitting still with me! Thanks Cynthia! I love this picture! :) 
Okay...that's all I can manage for now. I'll update later (hopefully tomorrow) on the athletes in the Roberts household! :)
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